Percutaneous gallbladder drainage for xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis.
Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis is a form of cholecystitis in which infected bile leaks into the gallbladder wall, forming extensive abscesses and infiltration. In this case, we demonstrate that at acute presentation, percutaneous radiologic-guided gallbladder drainage is a safe treatment, preceding elective cholecystectomy.
Klarenbeek
Bastiaan R
BR
Department of Surgery, Kennemer Gasthuis, Haarlem, The Netherlands. br.klarenbeek@vumc.nl
van Veen
Susanne A J M
SA
Stockmann
Hein B A C
HB
D000208:Acute Disease; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage; D006099:Granuloma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014973:Xanthomatosis / Q000473:pathology*